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    No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream

    Aug 14, 2019 · 31 Comments

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    Smooth, rich, and creamy, our classic No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream is a seasonal must. With just a handful of ingredients, all you need to do is whisk and freeze, then sit back and indulge.

    I used to think no-churn ice cream was one of our best-kept secrets, then it dawned on me that as a food blogger, why am I keeping this from the world??

    Over the years, I’ve shared variations like this strawberry one (which to this day is still a personal favorite of mine) and of course of this honey vanilla version from many years back. As you can probably guess our no-churn ice cream was long overdue for a revisit with some updated photos.

    This Vanilla No Churn Ice Cream is the quintessential base recipe, meaning, if you wish to add fruit, syrup, chocolate chips, nuts, or candies, you can easily do so.

    It is a little different however if you are looking to make chocolate ice cream which I’ll share how to do in a separate post, but I felt it was important to have an updated basic Vanilla on the site.

    So, without further adieu, let’s jump in and get started…

    To Churn or Not to Churn

    Modern technology is a marvel. We now live in a world where we have gadgets and appliances to meet all our needs which is a blessing but also a curse if you have limited counter space (not too mention ice cream makers are a pricey investment). So, if you’re like me, well most even, then this is a recipe you’ll want to be adding to your repertoire this season.

    Even if you do have an ice cream maker, I will dare argue this is still easier to whip up and in the end, it takes about as much time for the cream to freeze and set, not to mention you won’t have the hassle of cleaning a million-piece contraption. And added bonus is that many of you most likely have all the ingredients you need to make no-churn ice cream.

    I Scream, You Scream…

    It’s a age-old saying and you know how it goes, but if you have any doubts about whether or not, no-churn will result in the same silky texture as churned ice cream, you’ll have to take my word and word of the internet’s that no-churn ice cream is as smooth and luscious as any store-bought or machine-made version you’d tried.

    We start off with chilled heavy cream and beat it to semi-stiff peaks. NOTE: if you do not have access to vanilla powder, simply omit and add the whole vanilla pod in the next step of the recipe card or vanilla extract.

    In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk with just a pinch of salt and half of a fresh vanilla pod. Fold the mixture into the beaten cream and freeze. It is that simple.

    One thing I’ve noticed about fresh homemade ice cream is that it really doesn’t take that long to thaw before serving either.

    Serving Suggestions & Variations

    Reminiscent to soft-serve, you can serve this scooped into a waffle cone, between cookies, over a slab of pie, or on it’s own with sprinkles and a cherry on top. We’ve personally texted this recipe out several times in all it’s forms. It was all for a worthy cause, trust us.

    My favorite part is the versatility of this recipe. If you want to add fresh berries, cherries, or fresh figs to your batch, gently fold the fruit into the batter, cover and freeze. Don’t worry about the fruit falling to the bottom of the container. If you whip your cream enough it will hold the fruit in place.

    Sauces such as a fruit jam or preserves, caramel syrup, hot fudge sauce, honey, etc. are a little different. I suggest, freezing your ice cream for about 1 hour at least until it has set just enough for you to drizzle your sauces and then using either a thin paring knife or toothpick, swirl them into the batter. Hot fudge sauce is a little thick and may sink to the bottom if you add it before chilling, same goes for the fruit preserves, honey, and caramel sauce.

    Finally, toppings. This can all be added after transferring the cream mixture to your desired container or pan. Some of my favorites include: crushed cookies, crumbled graham crackers, chocolate, and nuts.

    The possibilities are endless when it comes to making your own ice cream which is why making your own is such a brilliant choice. I’ll be sharing some of my favorite variations on Living the Gourmet soon, using this basic vanilla as a blueprint. Until then, I hope you give this recipe a try soon and let me know what you think!

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    Vanilla No Churn Ice Cream

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    • Author: Living the Gourmet
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 15 minutes

    Ingredients

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    • 16 ounces heavy cream, chilled
    • 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
    • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
    • Pinch of salt
    • 1/2 vanilla pod

    Instructions

    1. In large chilled bowl, beat heavy cream and confectioner’s sugar until firm peaks form. Set aside.
    2. In a separate bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk, salt, vanilla powder, and vanilla pod. Fold into the whipped cream.
    3. Transfer the batter to a loaf pan or freezer container. Cover and let chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
    4. Serve and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 8-10

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    Comments

    1. Traci says

      14/08/2019 at 5:04 pm

      Easy, fun, and delicious! The kids are gonna love this…the big kids too!

      Reply
    2. Gloria Roa Baker says

      14/08/2019 at 5:15 pm

      Catherine I love vanilla Ice cream is delicious to many desserts!! I will save this recipe!!!
      Beautiful pictures too! hugs

      Reply
    3. Irina says

      14/08/2019 at 6:12 pm

      This classic vanilla ice cream is the best! I was going to buy an ice cream maker. Bookmarking for later. P.S. The black and white picture is gorgeous!

      Reply
    4. Raia Todd says

      14/08/2019 at 6:17 pm

      So easy! My family loves no-churn ice cream!

      Reply
    5. Andrea Metlika says

      14/08/2019 at 6:19 pm

      This was much easier than I thought. Love your pictures.

      Reply
    6. Jessica Formicola says

      14/08/2019 at 6:35 pm

      I was sold at “no churn!” Vanilla ice cream is my fav, so I can’t wait to try this one!

      Reply
    7. Naza Holliman says

      14/08/2019 at 8:47 pm

      Well now I need some ice cream… thanks a lot! LOL
      All kidding aside, I’ll def be trying this.

      Reply
    8. Stacie says

      14/08/2019 at 9:13 pm

      That looks so good! I love being able to make ice cream without having to fire up my ice cream maker.

      Reply
    9. Kumamonjeng says

      14/08/2019 at 10:52 pm

      Glad to learn about no-churn ice cream ! Make it your won really a good way to explore.

      Reply
    10. danielle says

      14/08/2019 at 11:28 pm

      So interesting how this all works! Thank you for sharing, I am going to try this with a non-dairy option as if I had dairy…I would probably explode haha

      Reply
    11. Heather says

      15/08/2019 at 1:26 am

      I recently made ice cream for the first time and had so much fun. I didn’t realize how easy it really is.

      Reply
    12. angiesrecipes says

      15/08/2019 at 4:46 am

      No churn and still so creamy! Good job!

      Reply
    13. Myrah Duque says

      15/08/2019 at 2:44 pm

      This is such a great recipe! This classic vanilla ice cream is my all-time favorite. Saving this for later.

      Reply
    14. DAVID J MYERS says

      15/08/2019 at 7:53 pm

      Catherine, We love ice cream but we’ve never tried making it at home. No churn has a nice ring to it! Easy is good! My only concern is that we like ice cream too much… Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

      Reply
    15. chad says

      15/08/2019 at 8:11 pm

      I thought you can’t do ice cream without churning. That is sooo cool, trying to do it for sure. Thank you.

      Reply
    16. Norma Nikutowski says

      15/08/2019 at 11:56 pm

      This no churn ice cream looks delicious and easy to make. It seems like a nice project to do with the kids.

      Reply
    17. Jasmine Hewitt says

      16/08/2019 at 12:43 am

      we love ice cream in this house! love the no-churn idea

      Reply
    18. Joy says

      16/08/2019 at 2:11 am

      Oh yum! That looks absolutely delicious! I will be sure to try out the recipe. Thank you for sharing this!

      Reply
    19. Yeah Lifestyle says

      16/08/2019 at 8:08 am

      I have always wanted to learn how to make ice-cream without using the ice-cream machine, thanks for the recipe

      Reply
    20. Rosey says

      16/08/2019 at 8:35 am

      That’s a good thing to know about the thaw time before serving. I’ve never had no churn ice cream, but I’d definitely be open to trying it.

      Reply
    21. alexandra cook says

      16/08/2019 at 11:07 am

      I love ice cream. The pictures alone sealed the deal for me. This looks and sounds incredibly tasty.

      Reply
    22. Kiwi says

      17/08/2019 at 7:01 am

      I havent had homemade ice cream in a long time! This looks so good no churn sounds amazing.

      Reply
    23. Suzanne says

      18/08/2019 at 5:18 pm

      Oh I’ve always wanted to try something like this. No churn vanilla ice cream here we come!!

      Reply
    24. N says

      14/08/2021 at 6:57 pm

      It’s not ice cream if it doesn’t have egg yolks. that’s ice milk. change your misleading title.

      Reply

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